Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-01
EDUCATIONAL.
What IL Being Done In Literary Scientific
Medical, Theological. and Pr
mary Education.
RICHMOND COLLEGE.

This ins,italicn is in its fifty-iiftb
year. II was chartered " for the IN
structiou OF youth in the various
branches Of science aud literature"
1t is controlled by board Of forty
trustees, who have perpetual success
siop.n The officers Of the corporation
1o Hon. II. X. Ellyson president,
and Rev. O. II. Ryland. d. D., secre-
tary and treasurer. The charter pro-
vidts that tho college may "cenfsr lite
,sry degrees upon such persons Is Ia
their opinion shall merit the same, IN
~ ample manner as any other college
in this State, and under the corporate
seal TO grant testimonials thereof
Two academic degrees are conferred
Bachelor of Arts, on such students as
have obtained Diplomas in five
Schools" and Master Of Arts, on
those who graduate in sll eight OF the
"schools -" in the literary and scien-
tific departments. Each Of the eight
schools has its separate full professor,
and the standard Of graduation is very
high. Tho department OF instruction
and discipline is presided over
by II. II. Harris, NJ. A., LII. d., who
has served the college as professor OF
Greek with distinguished ability since
1866. The attendance OF students re-
present nine States and eight religious
denominations. There were by the last
catalogue in the scientific I" Schools"
CO; in mathematics, Ill IN languages
277, and in philosophy, 81. At the
close Of the session the dsgree Of Bach
elor Of Arts was conferred upon 9, and
Master Of Arts upon ! unusually prom
isipg men. The honorary degree Of Di-
yinitatis Doctor was conferred on three
ministers in Virginia and one In New
Yoik--all graduates Of theological
schools in addition to collegiate tram
ing. ,
While the college is not theological
or sectaiian, q strong moral and relI-
eious influence prevails. Religious
worship is maintained and several socie-
ties promote activity in various lines OF
Christian work. During the past ses-
sion the Young Mems Christion Associ-
alton had CO members, and there were
so men preparing in literary studies Tor
the Gospel ministry. The income OF
the college as per last report from In
vested funds, tuition, &c, was about
$4,000.
The scholarship and library funds
have been increased during the year,
and constant additions made to the
number Of volumes in the library.
The "Thonas Museum and Art
Hall" sn elegant room of beautiful
proportions, has been finished aud plans
s,e being made for its formal opening
curing the present year. This improve
ment will give great impetus to the
development of the already creditsble
collections in Natural History and Art,
snd prepare accommodations for the
lectures which are to be delivered under
All be Thomas Museum Lecture En-
now fully available.
The health Of the college is excellent |
ard its accommodations ample and at
iractiye. TIE students are quiet and
studious, and tho influence of the col
Iege is strongly felt throughout the land.
Tie wise location of the college with |
respect to the city is growing more ap- |
parent each year. The improvements |
contemplated by the municipal govern
mept for 1887 will greatly enhance its